auburnphan 6,050 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 SOURCE: #Auburn's Rhett Lashlee has accepted the job to become the new OC at #UConn. — Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) January 12, 2017 Welcome to UConn new offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee! pic.twitter.com/wiq5xSyeng — UConn Football (@UConnFootball) January 12, 2017 Auburn OC Rhett Lashlee named offensive coordinator at UConn. Lashlee receives 3-year deal at UConn worth $350,000 a year — Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) January 12, 2017 Gus Malzahn on Rhett Lashlee. #Auburn pic.twitter.com/eL5P6op1xE — Kyle Burger (@kyle_burger) January 12, 2017 Quote “It’s probably one of the hardest decisions I’ve made, definitely in my professional career,” Lashlee said. “Auburn’s very dear to us. I’ve spent a total of six years here, two different times. All four of our kids were born here. We just love everything about Auburn. The Auburn family is always going to be very dear to us and a part of us. “The opportunity to work for Randy Edsall, who has had success at a high level and success at UConn, and just have the opportunity to run the offense, and that’s something he’s given me to do. I’m grateful for that. “I’m obviously very close with Coach Malzahn. Our relationship will always be good. He’s been very supportive. I’m very appreciative to him for the opportunity he gave me at Auburn.” ... “I look back on the things we accomplished at Auburn,” Lashlee said. “I’m really happy that we were able to win two SEC championships and play for two national titles. We did a lot of good things. “Didn’t end the season the way we wanted, but I think things are set up as good as they can be moving forward. I feel really good about the staff, and really just the offensive personnel that’s in place going into next year. I think it’s set up for Auburn to have a big year.” http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011117aac.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charleston Tiger 134 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Uhhh WHAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigersj 122 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Just saw this.... WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsboroAuburnFan 462 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 OMG! Here comes Art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdp5150 167 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 A change was necessary and this is exciting Thank you Rhett for all of your time, effort, and dedication over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Don't know what to think about this. So much positivity and negativity can be drawn from this. Cyanara Gatewood for one. This isn't cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
around4ever 4,139 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Yep! Seems to be fact. Odd move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charleston Tiger 134 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Just now, aujeff11 said: Don't know what to think about this. So much positivity and negativity can be drawn from this. Cyanara Gatewood for one. This isn't cool. Yup my first thought was recruiting AND Stidham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinningTradition 95 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Come on down Briles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnphan 6,050 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Charleston Tiger said: Yup my first thought was recruiting AND Stidham. he had nothing to do with Stidham, part of the plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsboroAuburnFan 462 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Yep it's done deal, finally. But is Gus gonna let the new PC call plays??? That's the real question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole256 17,059 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I can't wait to see how certain posters are going to spin this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 not briles...but likely a surprise hire JMO. Expect Gus had someone pretty well lined up...is this the week of the coach's association meeting ? Giant job search opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigersj 122 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 This has to mean something... Would Auburn really hire Briles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Isn't lashlee the one calling plays during our mid season winning streak? Are we celebrating this now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
around4ever 4,139 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 We don't need the distraction that Briles would bring with him. I don't think this affects Stidham at all. He is already enrolled and working out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metafour 4,969 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, WinningTradition said: Come on down Briles! Good luck with that. More realistically someone like Chip Lindsey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigersj 122 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Chris Todd is our new OC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,407 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Was making around $600K at Auburn .. Auburn OC Rhett Lashlee named offensive coordinator at UConn. Lashlee receives 3-year deal at UConn worth $350,000 a year— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) January 12, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charleston Tiger 134 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, auburnphan said: he had nothing to do with Stidham, part of the plan Thought stidham was excited to be coached by lashlee? Guess I read wrong somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1913-14 263 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Adios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigersj 122 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 minute ago, RunInRed said: Was making around $600K at Auburn .. Well he was fired then basically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Charleston Tiger said: Thought stidham was excited to be coached by lashlee? Guess I read wrong somewhere. True....and he will be excited to be coached by whoever we hire too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abw0004 10,112 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Thank you Lashlee for your time here and I wish you nothing but the best. No way a Briles will come here, even though some are absolutely obsessed with him. Almost to an unhealthy level. I am curious to see who we do hire though. Don't have much time though as far as recruiting is concerned. I trust Gus will hire the right person. As much as some people may disagree with his decisions on the field, I hope most can agree he does an outstanding job hiring the right coaches for Auburn. War Eagle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinningTradition 95 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 If Lashlee took a pay cut I believe there was a mutual agreement to part ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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